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Rachel is an author, blogger, and dessert activist. This blog has been read internationally by millions, but mainly she is just an ordinary homemaker living in the Midwest with her husband, David, and their three babies. They are (currently) renovating their 1970's colonial home and (always) cooking more food.

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BETTER-THAN-TAKEOUT CHICKEN FRIED RICE

July 14, 2012

Here is my version of this classic dish – not that I have any claim to being an authority on what is “authentic” Chinese food. I am an authority, however, on what is super incredibly yummy. This rice gets my stamp of approval, with honors. It is better than takeout, and you can enjoy skipping all the mysterious, unhealthy parts of fast food.

Prepare 1 cup rice with two cups water in a rice cooker or on the stovetop. Meanwhile, heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, peas, and carrots. Cook for 5-7 minutes. Crack eggs into pan and scramble, mixing with vegetables.

Add rice, chicken, and soy sauce to pan. Stir to combine and remove from heat.

I have been making this for a while now. This is HANDS DOWN, THE BEST Fried Rice i’ve ever had in MY LIFE!! I add one extra egg. I also use cooked cold rice and I use the frozen peas and carrot mix instead of cutting up carrots, lol. I once made it with BACON instead of chicken and OMG, Sooo GOOD!!! It is a big hit here!! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!!!

Hi! Just wanted to say that I’ve been making this recipe for a while now, and absolutely love it~ It is TRULY better than takeout!!
Also, today I tried it with quinoa instead of the rice, and it was just as good- could hardly tell the difference. Yum yum!

I’ve been making this recipe for years now and I thought I should slow down for a moment and say thank you. It’s just perfect. I cook it in my electric skillet, since I don’t have a wok, and use cold rice (cooked earlier or the day before). I always precook the carrots a bit to make sure they’re done all the way through. I’ve used different meats, depending on what we have leftover, and usually add other veggies such as diced zucchini, chopped cabbage, broccoli, corn ,,, again, whatever is in the fridge. I sprinkle some sliced green onion on top along with the sesame seeds. My 8yo would eat this every single night if I cooked it for him. Thank you, Rachel, for a fantastic fried rice recipe. ❤️

I have made this recipe multiple times. i come back to this recipe whenever i want to make chicken fried rice. i wont even try another recipe! i usually use rotisserie chicken and about half a bag of frozen peas and carrots. making it tonight and cant wait! thanks again!

I just made this tonight and I have to say it’s the best chicken fried rice I have ever eaten!! No takeaway can even compare to ho amazing this is!! I had to omit the egg as my son is allergic to it and I added some frozen corn cause I do love that in fried rice. So awesome. Thanks for the recipe, it will be saved and used on the weekly I’m sure!